Archive for September, 2010

Video: Gucci Mane Interview w/ Miss Info Pt. 2

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  Q&A, VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

In Part 2 of this exclusive interview series with Gucci Mane and media personality, Miss Info, Gucci Mane speaks very candidly on keeping his personal life private while being in the public eye and how he wants to raise his son. He also speaks on working with Talib Kweli and all of the backlash that they both received on the collaboration for the track “Poltergeist”.

PREVIOUSLY: Gucci Mane Interview w/ Miss Info Pt. 1 (Video)

50 Cent ft. Soulja Boy- Mean Mug (Tags)

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  2 Comments  |  Share  | 

Wait a GOD DAMN MINUTE! Whose idea was this? You know what, nevermind. Aye Curtis, this is the material you’re excited about? Or was this is a favor for your loud mouth little brother who ALL of a sudden is talking about bussin’ guns. BAH! Man Fab was right, this definitely isn’t the Soulja Boy we’re familiar with.

DOWNLOAD: 50 Cent ft. Soulja Boy- Mean Mug (Tags)

RESPECT: HHC

VIDEO: Yelawolf (Good Fella Media Hip Hop Series interview)

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  INTERVIEWS, Q&A  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Good*Fella Media: Yelawolf (Hip Hip Series interview) from Good*Fella Radio on Vimeo.

Says GFM,

The first time Good*Fella Media met Yelawolf was at his Brooklyn Bowl show a few months back. This time around, things have changed a little. Yela talks to us about signing to Interscope, the obstacles he’s faced, and preparing for whats to come.

RESPECT: GFM

Terrace Martin & Devi Dev Present- Here My Dear (Artwork & Tracklisting)

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  ARTWORK, TRACKLISTS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Here, My Dear will feature live instrumentation and production from Terrace Martin with features from Snoop Dogg,Wiz KhalifaKendrick LamarKuruptCharlie Wilson, U-N-IMurs, Dom Kennedy and many more. Dropping on 9.28.10, Here, My Dear is the feeling right before you fall in love, and that very moment you realize it’s over. Tracklisting after the jump. Read More

VIDEO: Ice Cube Talks New LP, Dr. Dre Disappearing & Gives Advice To Nicki Minaj

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  INTERVIEWS, VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Ice Cube stopped by the Rap-Up HQ’s last week to talk about his new forthcoming project I Am West and how it compares to his previous eight LP’s. Cube also shed some light on working with Dre and those specific cuts have yet to be completed since the good doctor went MIA on him during the creation of the album. Oh and he also had some positive feedback for Nicki Minaj.

SPOTTED: RU

VIDEO: Living The Life (Happy Birfday 2 Me)

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  VIDEOS, WEBISODES/VLOGS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

PREVIOUSLY: VIDEO: Living The Life (I Love This Shit)

VIDEO: John Legend & The Roots Perform "I Can't Write Left Handed"

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  LIVE PERFORMANCES, VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

In support of their joint LP Wake Up, which is a cover project of past classics composed by Bill Withers, Harold & The Blue Notes, Curtis Mayfield and many others, the skilled musicians performed Monday evening down at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in TriBeCa which was sponsored by Power 105.1. & IHeartRadio.

Wake Up! is in stores now!

SPOTTED: Complex

PREVIOUSLY: VIDEO: Billboard Q&A With ?uest Love & John Legend

Lil Wayne feat. Nicki Minaj – What's Wrong With Them (Tags)

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Off I’m Not A Human Being dropping next Tuesday.

DOWNLOAD: Lil Wayne feat. Nicki Minaj – What’s Wrong With Them (Tags)

PROPS: HHC

PREVIOUSLY: Lil Wayne ft. Young Money – YM Salute (Tags) | Lil Wayne ft. Drake – Gonorrehea (Tags)

VIDEO: N.E.R.D Debuts New Track "I See The Light" At York University In Toronto

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  LIVE PERFORMANCES, VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

N.E.R.D journeyed out to Toronto last night to perform at York University and decided to debut a new track titled “I See The Light.” This will probably reside on their forthcoming project Nothing which is slated for a 2010 release.

SPOTTED: LAGL

Jeremih- X's & O's

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Here’s another leak from Jeremih’s sophomore effort All About You which drops September 28. “X’s & O’s” isn’t as strong as “Waiter”, but it’s a solid track.

DOWNLOAD: Jeremih- X’s & O’s

RESPECT: Punch

PREVIOUSLY: Jeremih- Waiter/5 Senses